Scientist

Real Staffing Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a motivated Scientist for the Pharmaceutical Development team in a fully onsite role in San Diego, CA. The position focuses on biologics drug product development with lab-based research for a 5–7 month contract, with standard M-F hours (8am–5pm).

You will execute studies, develop formulations, and perform advanced characterization using LC and related techniques. BS/BA with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 2 years.
• Hands-on experience in biologic formulation, protein characterization, parenteral drug product development, and sterile injectable/aseptic processing preferred.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned studies and plan/lead smaller defined projects under supervision.
• Support laboratory instrument setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform phase-appropriate formulation and drug product process development.
• Characterize physicochemical and bioanalytical properties using advanced instrumentation.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and recommend next steps within project parameters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; communicate progress and results.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, inventory, and instrument schedules; adhere to safety and Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

LC

iCiEF

protein characterization

biologic formulation

parenteral drug product development

physicochemical characterization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master's degree with 2 years of experience

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

SEC

RP

HIC

IEX

CEX

CAD

CE-SDS

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Scientist to join the Pharmaceutical Development team in a fully onsite role based in San Diego, CA. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to biologics drug product development through laboratory-based research and experimentation. The contract is expected to last between 5 and 7 months, with working hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.

In this role, you will execute assigned studies and, as your experience grows, plan and lead smaller defined projects under general supervision. Responsibilities include supporting laboratory instrument setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as method development and drafting related scientific documentation. You will perform phase-appropriate formulation and drug product process development, and conduct physicochemical and bioanalytical characterization using advanced instrumentation such as UPLC or HPLC (SEC, RP, HIC, IEX/CEX, CAD), charge variant analysis, particle analysis, CE-SDS, and other physical-property characterization techniques. Experience with LC and iCiEF is required.

The successful candidate will analyze and interpret experimental data, identify trends, and recommend next steps within defined project parameters. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, communicate study progress and results, and support technology transfer and clinical material production. Maintaining laboratory notebooks, inventory, and instrument schedules, as well as adhering to laboratory safety and Good Documentation Practices, are essential.

Candidates should have a BS/BA in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience. Hands-on experience in biologic formulation, protein characterization, parenteral drug product development, and sterile injectable/aseptic processing is preferred. Strong technical writing, organizational, and analytical skills are required.

Must-Have Skills: LC, iCiEF, protein characterization, biologic formulation, parenteral drug product development, physicochemical characterization

Nice-to-Have Skills: UPLC, HPLC, SEC, RP, HIC, IEX, CEX, CAD, charge variant analysis, particle analysis, CE-SDS, sterile injectable processing, aseptic processing, biologic stability study design, drug product process development, technical writing, GxP principles, pharmaceutical product development, process scale-up, technology transfer, clinical manufacturing, Documentation Practices, laboratory safety

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.